Jake Keo called a press conference on May 21 to announce that he will be a candidate for the Ward 5 seat on the Lynn City Council. Keo wrote in a letter to residents of Ward 5, “I am ready…
Author: Cary Shuman
A Born Leader: Saint Anselm Class President Joe Gill Receives His Degree
Following an outstanding career in the St. Mary’s High School soccer program, Joe Gill earned a tryout with the Saint Anselm College men’s soccer team. But the 6-feet-3-inch Gill declined the invitation, instead choosing to focus on student government as…
Lynn Classical Softball is Ready for Holland Tournament
The Lynn Classical High School softball team has been hitting its stride and is gearing up for the annual John Holland Memorial Softball Tournament this weekend at Grace Rogato Field. Classical carried a four-game winning streak into a showdown with…
Hong Net Will Ask City to Hire a Business Manager
Councilor-at-Large Hong Net said that if elected to a second term he will propose that the city hire a business manager. Speaking at a campaign re-election kickoff reception Friday night at Old Tyme Italian Cuisine, Net told supporters, “I will…
Teaming Up for a Cause: Lynn Students Mackin,Mcpherson Lead Fundraiser Saturday to Benefit Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation
Lynn Classical senior Makenzie Mackin and St. Mary’s eighth grader Brittany McPherson and their families will host a fundraiser Saturday night (May 18) at the Knights of Columbus in Lynn to benefit the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. Parents…
Council President Phelan Announces Bid for Mayor
Tim Phelan, president of the Lynn City Council, announced that he will be a candidate for mayor before a large crowd Friday night at the Knights of Columbus. Phelan joins incumbent Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy in the race for the…
Day Goes D-1: Lynn Standout Athlete Will Play College Baseball at St.John’s University in NYC
Nick Day displayed his powerful hitting as a 12-year-old when he won the Lynn Little League Home Run Derby. But Day was just rounding first in his baseball career. As a sophomore at St. Mary’s High School under the tutelage…
Mayor, Lynn Fire Department Honor Matthew Patterson
Mayor Judith Flanagan and Fire Chief James McDonald commended Lynn firefighter and paramedic Matthew Patterson for his heroic rescue efforts following the April 15 bombings that took place at the Boston Marathon. Patterson rushed from a Boston restaurant to treat…
Hitting a High Note: Lynn Resident Bailey Trahant Will Attend Berklee College of Music
Bailey Trahant was in a familiar spot Friday night at the Knights of Columbus Hall: performing on stage as the lead singer and guitarist for The Dirty Floorboards, a popular Lynn band.Trahant easily interacted with the adult crowd at the…
Mayor Kennedy Will Make a Big Announcement at Event Wednesday Night
Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy will make a major announcement at a campaign event set for Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Franco-American Hall. While the mayor will not confirm the nature of the announcement, it is expected that she will announce…